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Author: thejouskablog

Recently, I have started purchasing a lot of clothes and fashion accessories online. Despite the fact that I can’t try the clothes out before buying them, I think online shopping is much easier and convenient. In fact, a lot of the shopping websites have free returns or refunds which makes the whole shopping experience more reliable.

SheIn.com is one of the few fashion websites that I trust and shop online from.

Fluted Sleeve Vine Embroidered Gingham Dress:

1900’s Gingham print is back in action! This dress comes in blue and black, but I personally prefer the blue gingham print. I would love to buy this dress seeing as it is the perfect one for the summer season.

Cat Embroidery Knotted Hem Cuffed Shirt:

Light blue is definitely one of my favourite colours so this shirt is already on my good side, haha. I really like the pattern of this shirt. Plus, the cat detailing adds up to the overall design of the shirt.

Cropped Self Tie Wide Leg Pants:

Whenever I have a long day’s work, I prefer wearing wide leg pants rather than skinny trousers because they are comfortable and in fashion! It isn’t easy to find a pair with perfect fitting, but these cropped pants definitely give a classy look.

I adore tote bags because they are convenient, practical, and stylish. I definitely prefer tote bags over handbags because they are bigger and can easily carry more stuff. Not to mention, there are a variety of tote bags available in the market.

If you’re on a hunt for a good foundation, look no further!

I recently purchased the L’Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation and I was beyond satisfied with the product.

Packaging: I like the packaging because it’s simple and easy to carry around without making a mess.

Coverage: This foundation has far by the best coverage. I have tried out many foundations in the past, but there’s something about the texture of L’Oreal’s foundation that gives you maximum coverage without weighing down your skin. Plus, it leaves a smooth finish.

Suitability: I have a combination skin type so this product worked fine for me. However, from what I’ve heard, the foundation works well with oily and acne-prone skin types too as it is matte and doesn’t add up to the oiliness of your skin.

How long did it last?
I wore this foundation in the morning to kick start my day and by the time I got home at night, the foundation was still in tact. Also, considering the fact that it’s really hot outside, the foundation didn’t come off easily even when I dabbed my face with a tissue to get rid of the sweat.

Verdict: It’s safe to say that if you’re looking for a long-lasting foundation, then this particular one is perfect for you.

I hope you enjoyed reading this review!

Have you tried this product? Share your opinion with me in the comments section below.🙂

Music Spotlight focuses on embracing everyone’s music taste and is a good way to share songs with each other.

Today’s band is Bastille!

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Who are they?

Bastille is a British indie band formed in 2010. The members of the band are Dan Smith, Kyle Simmons, Will Farquarson, and Chris Wood. They won themselves a Brit Award in 2014 for the “British Breakthrough Act.”

What genre of music do they produce?

The band is famous for their indie rock and indie pop songs.

Some of my favourite songs:

Things We Lost in the Fire

Of The Night

Laura Palmer

Oblivion

Do you listen to Bastille’s music? If yes, what’s your favourite song? Let me know in the comments section below.😀

Internships mean different things to different people. For me, an internship is one of the most important parts of your higher education because it gives you real life experience and broadens your perspective. I’m currently pursuing my studies at university and I decided to intern at a company during the summer vacation. One of the main reasons why I took this decision was because I wanted to do something productive and new.

Today, I’m going to share with you some of the advantages of doing an internship:

Work Experience:

Internships are the best way to get hands-on experience of everything you’ve learned so far. Since you are involved in many departments of the company that you’re working for, it will really add up to your CV.

Interpersonal Skills:

Another benefit of being an intern is that you learn how to communicate and behave in an official workplace, so even if you make any mistakes, you will learn from them. In fact, you build your confidence when you speak to new people and pitch your ideas to them.

Gain Exposure:

When you work for the first time, you get exposed to a lot of new things. In the sense, you observe what people are doing and get an outlook on what really goes on behind the scenes.

Connecting With People:

When you enter a new workplace, you tend to interact with a lot of people. In fact, you make connections with people who might even share the same interests as you.

All in all, from my personal experience, I can definitely assure you that being an intern is a lot of fun because you learn something new every day!

Have you ever done an internship? If yes, share your experience with me in the comments section below. 😀

Storyline:

Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, Diana meets an American pilot who tells her about the massive conflict that’s raging in the outside world. Convinced that she can stop the threat, Diana leaves her home for the first time. Fighting alongside men in a war to end all wars, she finally discovers her full powers and true destiny.

Review:

I have always been a fan of movies wherein women are portrayed as strong, confident, and self-sufficient beings. Wonder Woman being one such movie has made millions of people across the world believe that good always wins over evil. The emotions I felt while watching the movie were confusing, to say the least. One moment, I was excited and the next, I was anxious. The plot of the story reminded me of a fairytale as it progresses from a small, protective place to an intense, war-driven area. In fact, the storyline flowed smoothly from one scene to the next which made me even more excited about what was about to happen in the very next moment. Moving on to the cast, I was amazed at how well the actors played out their roles. From Gal Gadot to Chris Pine to Connie Nielsen, everyone seemed so realistic in their character. What I loved most about the movie was that it had a lot of action mixed with a pinch of humor and romance. Let’s not forget the ending (not going to be very specific in light of those who haven’t watched the movie yet) which broke my heart into little pieces. All in all, I salute Patty Jenkins for the immense effort that she has put in to make this movie a huge success!

Life Lessons:

Believe in yourselfWonder Woman’s self-belief is something I can learn from. She believes that she has the power to make things right.

Never be afraid to take risks
Inevitably, we are all afraid to take chances in life. However, from the various characters in this movie, I’ve learned that taking risks will only get you farther in life. Even if things don’t go as planned, learn from your mistakes.

Fight for what you believe is rightIf you have a gut feeling that your intentions are good and that you can make a difference in this world, go for it!

I hope you enjoyed reading this post!

Have you watched Wonder Woman? Share your thoughts with me in the comments section below. 😀

I enjoy DIY because it gets my creative juices flowing and motivates me to create things that are quite useful! As most of you already know, I love quotes and have a lot of them framed on my wall. So, I decided to add some inspiration to a plain tote bag.

Items needed:

Plain tote bag (Any solid color bag will do.)

Fabric Paint

Paint brushes

Stencils

Water

Old plastic mat

Steps:

Get your painting space ready.

Place the plastic mat inside the bag so that the paint doesn’t get to the other side of the bag.

Select a quote of your choice. For this bag, I chose: “Creativity is intelligence having fun.”

Wet your brush a little before dipping it in the fabric paint.

Place the letter stencil on the bag and paint with your favourite colour.

Let the bag dry for half an hour at least.

To make the bag look more trendy, I pinned a lightweight golden chain.

Deciding on what to give your loved ones as a gift is not always an easy task. Today, I’m going to share with you some simple yet memorable gift ideas for when you don’t know what to get your family member, friend, colleague and so on.

Diary/Planner/Journal

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I have too many notebooks already, said no one ever. This one is a safe and useful gift option.

Initial Bracelet/Necklace

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If you’re looking for something cute, then initial jewelry is a good option for you.

Personalized Keychain

Personalized gift equals an unforgettable memory. There are many ways to get a keychain personalized.
a. Get a photo printed on the keychain
b. Print your initials on the keychain
c. Buy a photo frame keychain

Mugs

There are so many creative and unique mugs available in the market. In fact, I wrote a blog post all about mugs last year, haha. You can read it here if you’d like to.

DIY gifts

The trend of DIY gifts has become very popular nowadays. I, personally, love receiving DIY gifts! The list of things you can create is endless. If you’re looking for some inspiration, I’d suggest browsing through Pinterest. 🙂

Fan Merchandise

This is for all the fangirls/fanboys out there! Although fan merchandise can be quite expensive when bought from the malls, there are websites where you can find economical fan merchandise.

Motivational Quote Frames

What better way to tell your loved one that you’re always there to support them? You can either buy or DIY such frames.

I hope you enjoyed reading this post!

What’s the best gift that you’ve ever given or received? Share your thoughts with me in the comments section below.😀

Slowly loses interest in the song…”Oh god, not again! I don’t want to hear this song anymore.”

I personally enjoy purchasing home decor items because they can instantly change the vibes in a room. Most people have the idea that renovating your home can be such a tedious and costly task, but it can certainly be made simple and economical!

There are many ways in which you can completely transform the look of your home and today I’m going to share some of those tips with you.🙂

Plants

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Plants are a great way to increase the positive vibes in your home. You can either have plants placed on a shelf or hang them.

Fairy Lights

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I absolutely adore fairy lights because they look so pretty and can instantly light up a room. (Both figuratively and literally, haha)

Frames

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I have a lot of photo frames on my wall and they not only look good but they also bring back good memories. 🙂

Stencils

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This is a great way to decorate your walls. There are different types of stencils available in the market, but from my experience, the peel off sticker ones are the easiest and most economical ones to use!

Curtains

Sheer curtains are lightweight and easily available in many stores. Choose a color that matches well with your furniture and wall decor or simply choose a sheer white curtain.